Calling all Porsche experts

Maximum Triceratops · 14 Apr 2010 at 21:20

Hi all, ok so I am very fond of anything Porsche make, however I dont know a lot about them. There seem to be so many different models that I get confused and would like to expand my knowledge a little

If someone could post an idiots guide on the different models etc I would be eternally greatful.

Jez · 14 Apr 2010 at 21:23

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porsche

www.porsche.com

peterattheboro · 14 Apr 2010 at 21:24

Basically.

You have your Boxster and 911 nowadays.

911 range is:

Carrera
Carrera S
Carrera 4
Carrera 4 S
Turbo
Turbo S
GT3
GT3 RS
GT2
GT2 RS.

I think

No doubt i've missed something or some of those models aren't in the lineup anymore.

Then you have your Cayenne which is just crap.

Kappa · 14 Apr 2010 at 21:26

^^ Panamera!

[TW]Fox · 14 Apr 2010 at 21:26

IN THIS THREAD

People who dont know much about Porsche post a bunch of half truths and guesses

peterattheboro · 14 Apr 2010 at 21:27

Yep.

To be fair, Porsche have a very confusing lineup

I could attempt to go into the 993 and 996 models but i'm not brave enough.

Maximum Triceratops · 14 Apr 2010 at 21:30

:/ so I gather so far that I am not the only one that goes wtfomg!! at the amount of models they manufacture

FrankJH · 14 Apr 2010 at 21:35

and all the historic ones ( a few of which are ;550 Spyder infamous for James Dean's crash, 959 late 80's supreme rally car - and my personal favourite, and the 944 Turbo)

Never really liked the boxters much I have to admit - just something always feels a little "wrong" to me.

That badge/emblem just gives me hte shivers every time I see it

[TW]Fox · 14 Apr 2010 at 21:36

Maximum Triceratops said:
:/ so I gather so far that I am not the only one that goes wtfomg!! at the amount of models they manufacture

Well no, not really. They have a product line consisting of only 5 cars - the Boxster, Cayman, 911, Cayenne and Panamera.

Can't really see the confusion, it is a smaller range than most manufacturers.

Rotty · 14 Apr 2010 at 21:38

Boxster

Convertible in 2.9 or 3.4 - superb car - slagged off by the stupid

Cayman

2 seat coupe based on Boxster but considered a slightly higher model, again 2.9 or 3.4, both engines slightly more powerful that Boxster versions

911 the iconic Porsche , coupe, convertible or targa

3.6 Carrera in 2 or 4 wheel drive

3.8 Carrera S as above but quicker

Turbo and Turbo S - true supercars

GT3 , lightweight focused semi track car

Sport Classic - retro styling with stupid price

Panamera

4 door sports coupe - some think ugly but has grown on me , superb car whatever you think of looks

Cayenne

semo off roader , shares a lot with VW Tourag - not Porsche's best moment but new model seems better

and they make it in a diesel and a hybrid, oh my lord :mad:

Housey · 14 Apr 2010 at 21:38

That's all I can bothered to add. Go to the Porsche website, plenty of history on there I think you'll find.

alex24 · 14 Apr 2010 at 21:39

There's just a lot of flavours of 911, that's all.

GeezerButler · 14 Apr 2010 at 21:40

For 911 pick up a copy of Total911 magazine. Has a model guide in the back covering every 911 model back to 1963. For the whole range check out GT-Porsche magazine.

Housey · 14 Apr 2010 at 21:40

Flies like them

Jez · 14 Apr 2010 at 21:40

So do the police in france, dont drive one in france.

[TW]Fox · 14 Apr 2010 at 21:42

alexhull24 said:
There's just a lot of flavours of 911, that's all.

Again, not really. There are more variants of Golf in the current range than there are variants of 911 in the current range?

peterattheboro · 14 Apr 2010 at 21:42

Ohh I forgot about the Cayman with the sexy bum

Maximum Triceratops · 14 Apr 2010 at 21:48

Thanks its starting to become less cloudy, so the 997 is a 911 then? :/
Oh and nobody has mentioned the Carrera GT and I believe they make an even more expensive model now?

Rotty · 14 Apr 2010 at 21:51

997 is the latest version of the 911

Carrera GT was a high end supercar they made a few years back

alex24 · 14 Apr 2010 at 21:52

[TW]Fox;16364341 said:
Again, not really. There are more variants of Golf in the current range than there are variants of 911 in the current range?

We're not talking about VW though. Of all the Porsche models of note, a lot of them are 911s, and also the name changes from previous ranges confuse, such as 964, 993, 996, 997 etc, sounding like they're different models, but they're more like 911 mk2 like your golf example. I can see how they're confused.